Where Science and Ethics Meet. Dilemmas at the Frontiers of Medicine and Biology

Nowadays, the advances in biology and biomedicine move forward at a frenetic pace. It is important, however, to be able to identify the reality that hides behind the exaggeration which often comes along with these scientific innovations, such as prolonging our life expectancy beyond one-hundred years; the cloning of human beings; regenerative medicine; genetic manipulation… It is also important to take into account the impact of these innovations upon society to be able to decide if we are willing to pay the price of the benefits that they offer. If we are not careful, the fabulous gifts that science promises can have a very high price.

The goal of this book is to encourage the reader to ask questions and to choose a point of view. This is the reason why the authors have tried to include all of the pieces to the puzzle to help make a well-informed decision. 

Only those who can understand the moral and social relevance of new scientific advances can partake in the debate and help to decide which path humanity should take in the future